Android Developer

ABOUT US

Hostelworld Group PLC a groundbreaking social network powered OTA focused on the hostel market with a clear mission to help travellers find people to hang out with.

Founded in 1999 were a wellknown trusted brand with 240 teammates across 11 countries; hostel partners in 180 countries; and a strong commitment to building a better world in all that we do.

In particular our focus in the last few years has been on improving the sustainability of the hostelling industry through our membership of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC); our active involvement in the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI); our partnerships with Bureau Veritas to establish emissions benchmarks for the hostelling industry; and our recent partnership with the South Pole to offset all our greenhouse gas emissions in 2021 and 2022. You can read more about our story here: Hostelworld site.

Hostelworld is listed on the London Stock Exchange Dublin Euronext and is an Investors in Diversity accredited employer.

This role is based in Ireland. We have an office space in Dublin city centre for those who prefer a hybrid model where you can spend time with colleagues inperson. If necessary the role can be remote within Ireland with coming together for team meetings as needed.

WHO YOULL WORK WITH

Joining our Android team we present an exciting opportunity for a fulltime Android Engineer. With approximately half of our bookings originating from mobile our users rely on our apps for onthego bookings. We are dedicated to creating an engaging user experience and staying at the forefront of innovation in Android and mobile technologies.

As an Android Engineer you will be a key contributor to the development of innovative Android applications. Your primary focus will be on designing building and maintaining highperformance reusable and reliable code. Youll play a vital role in ensuring the quality of Hostelworlds Android client through the use of unit and UI tests.

We are seeking someone with a solid background in computer science with a minimum of 3 years of native Android development experience. You should thrive in a fastpaced ecommerce environment and have a passion for delivering exceptional mobile experiences.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Design build and maintain highperformance reusable and reliable Android code.
• Ensure the quality of Hostelworlds Android client utilizing unit and UI tests to validate implementations.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to define and implement innovative solutions for our Android applications.
• Champion best practices in Android development ensuring code quality scalability and performance.
• Drive the full software development lifecycle from concept to deployment ensuring timely delivery of highquality software.
• Contribute handson towards the teams goals bringing technical expertise and a commitment to excellence.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Experience & Qualifications:

• Degree in computer science or a related field.
• 3 years of handson experience in native Android development.
• Proven track record as an Android Developer with a strong background in mobile application development.
• Exceptional problemsolving and decisionmaking skills with a keen ability to navigate challenges and find effective solutions.
• A commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on the latest trends and advancements in Android development.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Proficiency in Kotlin and Java programming languages with a deep understanding of Android development frameworks. (Specially on RxJava Dependency Injection and MVP)
• Expertise in designing and implementing scalable and maintainable Android applications.
• Indepth knowledge of Android architecture UI/UX principles and design patterns.
• Familiarity with the latest trends and best practices in mobile application development ensuring our applications stay innovative and competitive.
• Experience with version control systems continuous integration and deployment pipelines.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and other web technologies.
• Excellent debugging and optimization skills to enhance the performance of Android applications.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams including designers product managers and QA engineers.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary & benefits
• Enhanced annual leave plus 3 Wellbeing Days per year
• Paid family leave (maternity paternity surrogacy & adoption)
• Agile working (plus a Working from Abroad Policy!)
• Support for your ongoing growth & development
• Inclusive people policies (sickness menopause compassionate and fertility leave)
• A chance to give back in your local community with 5 paid volunteering days

OUR BEHAVIOURS

• Grow others We fundamentally believe that investing in growing others benefits everyone whether its helping them develop hard or soft skills. We want learning and growing to be part of our DNA to help makes us a better team together.
• Master it We are obsessed with our area of expertise and enjoy developing our skills. We rarely take things at face value; we investigate interrogate and always look for the why and wherever possible we use data to find the best solution.
• Collaborate We are in it together for the tough stuff and the celebrations too. To achieve the best results we need expertise from all areas of the organisation and we wholeheartedly welcome diverse thinking.
• Adapt We work fluidly adapting to new information and the evolving environment while staying committed to our goals. Innovation and experimentation fuel our projects and were never afraid to pivot.
• Deliver Our focus is always on the end result; we value outcomes over activity. We collaborate to deliver work at speed without dropping any of our other behaviours.

Our people are key to our success. Our talented and diverse teams reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we operate. Everyone brings different perspectives and experiences; you dont have to meet all the requirements listed above to apply for this role.